Quotes by Curt Freed

“Our research shows how a genetic cause of Parkinsons disease works.”

“Our research shows how a genetic cause of Parkinsons disease works. We show how the normal function of the gene keeps dopamine cells from dying. If the gene is abnormal, these protective mechanisms cannot be brought into play.”

“If we can find drugs that increase activity of the DJ-1 gene, we may be able to stop the relentless progression of Parkinsons disease even in patients who dont have mutations in the gene. Stopping a disease in its earliest stages would be a tremendous breakthrough.”

“It was difficult for an outsider to make an entry into this round.”